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River Nethy Pedestrian Bridge – Castle Roy Ruins loop from Nethy Bridge

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River Nethy Pedestrian Bridge – Castle Roy Ruins loop from Nethy Bridge

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River Nethy Pedestrian Bridge – Castle Roy Ruins loop from Nethy Bridge

02:52

10.9km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.34 km

River Nethy Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A small pedestrian bridge over the River Nethy. The Nethy is a tributary of the River Spey, one of the longest rivers in Scotland, and it's name is believed to origin from words meaning 'gleaming'.

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4.60 km

Abernethy Old Kirk

Highlight • Historical Site

3

4.67 km

Castle Roy Ruins

Highlight • Castle

A small but interesting castle on the trails around Nethybridge. Open all year, and the paths around it have been made easily accessible.

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4.82 km

Castle Roy Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Very close to some of the local walking routes, and a nice little ruin to see.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.29 km

1.68 km

690 m

238 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

2.95 km

1.56 km

404 m

293 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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6°C

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